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A tweet from Rovio Mobile suggests the Windows Phone version of Angry Birds will not be available until 2011. Earlier this week, Rovio hinted that it would provide information on the progress of its Windows Phone version as part of Angry Birds Day, a worldwide, fan-sponsored event slated for December 11th. Excitement was high and most…
Yesterday, news broke that ChevronWP7 had created and released an unlocking tool for Windows Phone handsets that permits the side-loading of applications. The tool alledgedly tricks the handset into registering itself as a developer’s device, which opens up the OS and permits the installation of non-Marketplace apps. Microsoft got wind of this development and has responded…
When the BlackBerry PlayBook launched sporting some Tron screenshots in the marketing, I had hoped that RIM had scored some sweet promo with the upcoming movie, but it looks like Nokia’s got something better – a cameo of their N8 in the movie, and revealing an exclusive new trailer with lots of new bits that…
Following up on a series of snapshots of Samsung’s upcoming Nexus S, we have a spec-sheet for your perusal. Dual Core Orion 1GHz CortexA9 Open GL ES Supported 512 or 328MB Ram (Not 100% known) 1GB or 2GB Internal Memory (Not 100% known) 800×480 Screen Resolution 4? Screen Size SuperAmoled2 – Possibly 720P HD Video…
Some murky rumours are floating out from China suggesting that the next iPad will be lighter, thinner, have two cameras, and a three-axis gyroscope for gaming. This jives well with earlier analyst reports, but we still have yet to see any hard evidence, so take it all with a grain of salt. The source of…
Apple’s iBooks application may be the recipient of a much-needed update in the next version of iOS. According to a rumor out of 9to5Mac, Apple is expected to add support for folders, PDF emailing, and PDF printing to its iBooks application. Though these features are not confirmed, Steve Jobs reportedly hinted at them in a…
A quick BlackBerry OS update here for the Storm2 users out there. Coming to us directly from Verizon, it looks like Storm2 users can now download and install an OFFICIAL update on their devices. OS 5.0.0.1015 is now available from ‘big red’, just in time for the Thanksgiving weekend. Good timing! Below are the key…
Darth Vader has appeared in a quirky ad for NTT Docomo’s launch of the Samsung Galaxy S I9000. I’m sure there’s some kind of logic for this pairing, but it’s completely lost in translation. Still, I can only applaud any reference to Sith Lords, Dark Sides, and any other ancillary dorkery in the wireless world.…
Black Friday is upon us and so are the savings (and rabid mobs, for that matter). This year, Sprint wants everyone to know that they’ll have Android handsets available for all your Black Friday shopping needs. And, since many of you will be out there braving the crowds anyway, we thought it was a good…
A tipster has suggested that much-anticipated PlayStation phone will be launching this February for around $500 off-contract, and coming with five free games. The same tipster said the Sony Ericsson implemented some “mind-blowing” Bravia display technology handed down from its parent company, and has some of “the best gaming [the tipster] ever had on a…